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维护 (wéihù) - use 伸张 when emphasizing proactive promotion of justice, while 维护 focuses on maintaining or protecting existing rights or principles.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 伸张; both syllables are in the first tone, which can be confusing for learners. The term is more formal, often used in written contexts or speeches rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 伸张正义 (shēnzhāng zhèngyì) meaning 'to uphold justice.'
Although 伸张 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with terms related to law and ethics that may appear in higher levels. Focus on recognizing the radicals 伸 (to stretch) and 张 (to open) to help remember its meaning in context.
Learners often confuse 伸张 with similar words like 维护 (wéihù), which means 'to maintain' rather than 'to promote.' For example, saying '我想要维护正义' (wǒ xiǎng yào wéihù zhèngyì) instead of '我想要伸张正义' (wǒ xiǎng yào shēnzhāng zhèngyì) changes the nuance from promoting to merely maintaining justice.
Pronunciation of 伸张
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How to say to uphold (e.g. justice or virtue) in Chinese
“to uphold (e.g. justice or virtue)” in Chinese is伸张
The term 伸张 (shēnzhāng) refers to the act of upholding or promoting something, such as justice, virtue, or rights. It is commonly used in legal and social contexts where fairness and moral principles are emphasized. The nuance of the term suggests a proactive stance in advocating for what is deemed right or just.
When to use 伸张
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 伸张; both syllables are in the first tone, which can be confusing for learners. The term is more formal, often used in written contexts or speeches rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 伸张正义 (shēnzhāng zhèngyì) meaning 'to uphold justice.'
伸张 or something close to it
维护 (wéihù) - use 伸张 when emphasizing proactive promotion of justice, while 维护 focuses on maintaining or protecting existing rights or principles.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 伸张 with similar words like 维护 (wéihù), which means 'to maintain' rather than 'to promote.' For example, saying '我想要维护正义' (wǒ xiǎng yào wéihù zhèngyì) instead of '我想要伸张正义' (wǒ xiǎng yào shēnzhāng zhèngyì) changes the nuance from promoting to merely maintaining justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 伸张
It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about justice and morality.
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